Free Patents Online
United States patent data, along with a list of humorous patents.
HowStuffWorks: How Patents Work
Easy to read illustrated narrative that provides basic information on patents, what they are, how they work and how an inventor goes about getting one.
Ius mentis
Concise primers, answers to frequently asked questions, and articles on patents and other intellectual property rights, aimed at people with a background in information and communi…
Patent Reader
Searchable database of U.S. patents with downloads available in PDF format, from Semantic Dream Inc.
Patent Search Information Site
Introductory guide to patent information and the conduct of searches.
Protection of Software-related Inventions in Europe and Japan
Information regarding the protection of computer-related inventions, from the law firm of Ladas and Perry.
SoYouWanna Patent Something?
Article discusses step-by-step the patent application process.
Strategy Patent, LLC
Information on the creation and valuation of intellectual property assets, particularly patents. From Coleman Sudol LLP.
The Invent Blog
Weblog covering patent law developments, from attorney Stephen M. Nipper.